As the motorcycle riding season gets fired up around the country, now is the time to make sure helmets are ready for riding. During April's “Check Your Helmet Month” and throughout the year, motorcycle enthusiasts are reminded to follow a few simple rules to make sure their helmets are ready for summer riding: [ol][*]Fit is vital – a helmet must fit properly to be effective, and not all helmets fit the same. A good fitting helmet should rest one inch above your eyebrows and shouldn’t roll forward or sideways on your head. To ensure a comfortable fit, wear a helmet for 15 minutes before making a final buying decision.[*]They don’t last forever – manufacturers and the SNELL Foundation recommend helmets be replaced every three to five years, depending on use. Glues, resins and other helmet materials break down over time and can make a helmet less effective. Every new Harley-Davidson helmet comes with a “purchased on date” sticker that can be placed under the comfort liner for a quick reference.[*]Keep it clean – a clean and well cared for helmet will protect better and longer. Use a mild soap to wash the outer shell and internal liners. Never use solvents or chemicals for cleaning as they can destroy protective coatings.[*]Mirrors are not hangers – hanging a helmet on a motorcycle’s mirror can damage the impact absorbing liner inside. [/ol]

 

Now I got to buy a helmet[:@]

J/K Good advice. my Father always said if you got a 2$ head, buy a 2$ helmet.

 

Dawg, since you brought it up,my wife got a new helmet a couple of months ago and tried it on at the time at the store
and it did seem to fit her just right, but after a half dozen rides
later it "gives her a headache". "Too tight with her shades on".
So, I come home the other day and she is "modifying" her helmet with a melon knife to carve out the tight spots!
WHAT the He!! [sm=headbang.gif]

Question, does she now own a $250 flower planter??

 

[:@]That or a $250.00 bed pan OUCH!!!!!!!!!

 

I don't have to worry about my helmet. I won't be needing it for awhile.....now where did I put that dayum cover[:@]

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Riiiiiiightttt

 

Yep, I checked it................
Still hanging on the garage wall where it belongs.

 

Booght a new one with the new bike...I'm good

 

Riding season?

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I'll replace mine in maybe another year or two. They get daily use year around so 4 or 5 yrs will be about it for my helmets.